Stella & Chewy's Joins Forces with PetSmart to Expand Access to Premium Raw and Natural Pet Nutrition

Premium Selection of Stella & Chewy's Pet Food Products to Debut at PetSmart Nationwide 

OAK CREEK, Wis.  , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Stella & Chewy's, the category leader in the freeze-dried raw pet food space, is proud to announce a new partnership with PetSmart, the leading omni-channel pet retailer in North America, to offer its high-quality, raw and natural pet food products to even more pet parents. In May, Stella & Chewy's offerings, including freeze-dried meals, toppers, kibble, and treats, will be available in PetSmart stores across the U.S. and online at PetSmart.com. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Stella & Chewy's continued growth and commitment to making premium pet nutrition more accessible.

Since 2003, Stella & Chewy's has been a champion of healthy pet nutrition, and this collaboration allows the brand to make its premium, raw food offerings more accessible than ever. PetSmart's dedication to high-quality products makes it an ideal partner as Stella & Chewy's continues to expand its presence and bring the benefits of raw food to more pets across the U.S.

"We're thrilled to partner with PetSmart, a trusted name among pet parents that shares our belief in providing pets with the very best," said Dave Champlin, Chief Sales Officer at Stella & Chewy's. "We're excited and honored to work with PetSmart and appreciate their support of Stella & Chewy's, as seen in the launch of more than 80 items and, in a majority of locations, a dedicated Stella & Chewy's display fixture. This partnership is a meaningful step forward in our strategic growth plan, enabling us to serve more households and pets while continuing to support our valued neighborhood pet stores and retail partners. We look forward to the launch in May across the United States, followed by a Canadian launch in June."

"Stella & Chewy's exceptional lineup of high-quality raw and natural pet food makes premium pet nutrition more accessible to pet parents," said Erika Tervelt, vice president of consumables merchandising at PetSmart. "We're excited to partner with Stella & Chewy's to expand these offerings in our PetSmart stores and online to make it easier for pet parents to find the nutrient-dense foods their pets deserve."

Stella & Chewy's offers high-quality, raw, and natural pet food made from premium, responsibly sourced ingredients. Its freeze-dried raw food offers complete and balanced raw meals enhanced with probiotics and antioxidants. The brand's dry kibble, coated in freeze-dried raw, is available in grain-free and with-grain recipes. For picky eaters, pet parents can also boost their pet's bowl with nutrient-packed meal mixers and toppers.

About PetSmart

PetSmart is the leading pet retailer offering products, services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. At PetSmart, we love pets and we believe pets make us better people. Every day with every connection, PetSmart's passionate associates help bring pet parents closer to their pets so together they can live more fulfilled lives. This vision impacts everything we do for our customers, the way we support our associates and how we give back to our communities.

PetSmart operates nearly 1,700 pet stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as more than 200 in-store PetSmart PetsHotel® dog and cat boarding facilities. We provide a broad range of competitively priced pet food and products as well as services such as dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp and pet adoption.

PetSmart, PetSmart Charities and PetSmart Charities of Canada work with nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations to bring adoptable pets into stores so they have the best chance possible of finding a forever home. Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated over 11 million adoptions, more than any other brick-and-mortar organization.

About Stella & Chewy's

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Stella & Chewy's strives to provide the highest quality raw and natural pet food with an emphasis on nutrition, palatability, safety, and convenience. The company's dog and cat products include frozen patties and morsels, freeze-dried dinner patties and meal mixers, baked kibble, stews, broths, and treats. For more information about the company, products, and the nearest retailer, visit stellaandchewys.com.

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